Recommended Restaurants in Vancouver, B.C. If you wish to dine off-site on Thursday, March 14, following the Welcome Reception, please find below a list of recommended restaurants by The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Concierge, sorted by either walking distance or a quick cab ride and type of cuisine. Please phone in advance for reservations. Within walking distance Seafood Blue Water Café ($19>$39) Upscale dining in the trendy Yaletown area. Approx. 15 min walk, 1095 Hamilton Street, (604) 688-8078, www.bluewatercafe.net Carderos ($19>$49) Casual, lively atmosphere with a great harbor view. Approx. 15 min walk, 583 Coal Harbor Quay (604) 669-7666, www.vancouverdine.com/carderos Coast ($22>$45) Fresh Seafood, Sushi bar, Oyster bar, and Lounge. Approx. 5 min walk, 1054 Alberni Street, (604) 685-5010, www.coastrestaurant.com Joe Fortes ($19<$38) A classic American Seafood and Chop House Approx. 5 min walk, 777 Thurlow Street, (604) 669-1940, www.joefortes.ca French Bacchus ($29>$35) Award winning, fine dining in a beautifully decorated room. Approx. 5 min walk, 845 Hornby Street, (604) 608-5319, www.wedgewoodhotel.com/vancouverdining-bacchus.php Le Crocodile ($22>$34) One of Vancouver s best French restaurants. Approx. 5 min walk, 909 Burrard Street, (604) 669-4298, lecrocodilerestaurant.com
West Coast Griffins ($19>$29) This stylish brasserie features all day buffet with an open-kitchen concept Fairmont Lobby, Ext. 6310, www.fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver/dining/griffins The Five Sails ($32>$42) Fine dining with breathtaking views Approx. 10 min walk, 999 Canada Place, (604) 844-2855, www.fivesails.ca Hawksworth ($22>$34) David Hawksworth s signature West Coast restaurant. Approx. 5 min walk, 801 West Georgia Street, (604) 673-7000, www.hawksworthrestaurant.com Market by Jean-George ($29>$38) Fine dining room with emphasis on local seafood. Approx. 5 min walk, 1128 West Georgia Street, (604) 695-1115, www.shangrila.com/vancouver/shangrila/dining/restaurants/market-by-jean-georges/ Italian/Mediterranean Cin Cin ($18>$40) Upscale casual atmosphere, great celebrity spotting. Approx. 5 min walk, 1154 Robson Street, (604) 688-7338, wwwcincin.net. Cibo Trattoria ($20>$32) Italian inspired with fresh same day local ingredients. Approx. 10 min walk, 900 Seymour Street, (604) 602-9570, www.cibotrattoria.com Don Francesco ($13>$39) Traditional menu with a wonderful selection of game. Approx. 5 min walk, 860 Burrard Street, (604) 685-7770, www.donfrancesco.ca Il Giardino ($13>$32) Enjoy Tuscan cuisine set in a Tuscan room. Approx. 15 min walk, 1382 Hornby Street, (604) 669-2422, hotelvilladelia.com/restaurant_ilgiardino.cfm Italian Kitchen ($15>$25) Modern two level Italian restaurant. Approx. 5 min walk, 1037 Alberni Street, (604) 687-2858, www.globalgroup.com/italiankitchen/ Lupo ($17>$27) Relaxed atmosphere in an updated heritage house. Approx. 15 min walk, 869 Hamilton Street, (604) 569-2535, www.luporestaurant.ca Steak Black & Blue ($26>$55) The Golden Age of Steak re-invented. Approx. 5 min walk, 1039 Alberni Street, (604) 637-0777, www.globalgroup.com/blackblue Gotham ($29>$48) Elegant décor, hearty portions, great lounge. Approx. 10 min walk, 615 Seymour Street, (604) 605-8282, www.gothamsteakhouse.com
Hy s Encore ($27>$37) One of the oldest and best steak houses in Vancouver. Approx. 5 min walk, 637 Hornby Street, (604) 683-7671, www.hyssteakhouse.com Chinese Kirin ($11>$19) Excellent Mandarin cuisine. Approx. 5 min walk, 1172 Alberni Street, (604) 682-8833, www.kirinrestaurants.com Japanese Kamei Royale ($6>$30) Casual traditional Japanese restaurant. Approx. 5 min walk, 1030 West Georgia Street, (604) 687-8588, www.kameiroyale.com Miku ($8>$18) Aburi, or sear-flamed sushi- closed Sunday. Approx.10 min walk, 1055 West Hastings Street, (604) 568-3900, mikurestaurant.com Casual Bin 941 ($15>$17) Tapas Parlour. Approx. 10 min walk, 941 Davie Street, (604) 683-1246, www.bin941.com Cactus Club ($18>$34) A blend of fine and casual dining provides a unique experience. Approx. 5 min walk, 588 Burrard Street, (604) 682-0933, www.cactusclubcafe.com Earls ($16>$30) Approx. 5 min walk, 1185 Robson Street, (604) 669-0020 Joeys ($16>$30) Appro., 5 min. walk, 820 Burrard Street, (604) 683-5639 Approx. 5 min walk, 507 Burrard Street, (604) 915-5639 Judas Goat ($8>$10) Spanish inspired tapas bar- reservations recommended. Approx. 15 min walk, Blood Alley, Gasetown, (604) 681-5090, www.judasgoat.ca Hapa Izakaya ($8>$13) Modern Japanese Cuisine. Approx. 5 min walk, 909 West Cordova Street, (604) 420-4272, www.hapaizakaya.com Lift Bistro ($16>$30) Trendy, coastal flavours, great views of Stanley Park. Approx. 15 min walk, 333 Menchion Mews, (604) 689-5438, www.liftbarandgrill.com Milestones ($16>$30) Great wine and signature drink list, diverse menu. Approx. 5 min walk, 1145 Robson Street, (604) 682-4477, www.milestonesrestaurants.com Pacifico ($9>$27)
Classic Italian dishes and pizzaria. Approx. 5 min walk, 970 Smithe Street, (604) 408-0808, www.pacificopizza.com The Keg ($18>$34) Great Steakhouse & Bar. Approx. 5 min walk, 742 Thurlow Street, (604) 685-4388, www.kegsteakhouse.com Water Street Café ($15>$28) Located in Gastown overlooking cobbled streets and the famous steam clock. Approx. 15 min walk, 300 Water Street, (604) 689-2832, www.waterstreetcafevancouver.ca Zefferelli s ($10>$22) Famous spaghetti and pasta. Approx. 5 min walk, 1136 Robson Street, (604) 687-0655, www.zefferellis.com Quick cab ride Seafood C ($28>$49) Contemporary fine dining with very creative dishes. Approx 5 min taxi, 1600 Howe Sreet, (604) 681-1164, www.crestaurant.com French L Abattoir ($25>$27) French bistor in the center of historic Gastown. Approx. 5 min taxi, 217 Carrall Street, (604) 568-1701, www.labattoir.ca Le Parisien ($17>$25) Classic Parisian bistro in the heart of Westend. Approx. 5 min taxi, 751 Denman Street, (604) 687-1418, www.leparisiencafe.citruspiemg.mobi Chambar (Belgian) ($17>$19) Trendy upscale crowd in a relaxed hip setting. Approx. 5 min taxi, 562 Beatty Street, (604) 879-7119, www.chambar.com West Coast Bishop s ($30>$42) John Bishop s classic elegant restaurant in Kitsilano. Approx. 10 min taxi, 2183 West 4 th Avenue, (604) 738-2025, www.bishopsonline.com Raincity Grill ($21>$32) Superb menu & wine list, overlooking English bay. Approx. 10 min taxi,1193 Denman Street, (604) 685-7315, www.raincitygrill.com Seasons in the Park ($16>$34) Beautiful setting overlooking the city. Approx. 15 min taxi, Queen Elizabeth Park Street, (604) 874-4706, www.vancouverdine.com/seasons-park Teahouse ($16>$34) Beautiful setting in Stanley Park.
Approx. 15 min taxi, 7501 Stanley Park Drive, (604) 669-3208, www.vancouverdine.com/teahouse West ($27>$43) One of the best West Coast restaurants in Vancouver. Approx. 10 min taxi, 2881 Granville Street, (604) 738-8938, www.westrestaurant.com Italian/Mediterranean Cioppino s ($18>$39) Fine Mediterranean cuisine in trendy Yaletown Approx. 5 min taxi, 1133 Hamilton Street, (604) 688-7466, www.cioppinosyaletown.com Ethnic Maenam ($16>$18) Authentic Thai cuisine with innovative twists. Approx. 10 min taxi, 1938 West 4 th Street, (604) 730-5579, www.maenam.ca/main.html Nuba ($9>$17) Lebanese restaurant in historic Dominion Building. Approx. 5 min taxi, 207 West Hastings Street, (604) 688-1655, www.nuba.ca Vij s ($14>$19) Indo/Pacific Northwest fusion, no reservations taken. Approx. 10 min taxi, 1480 West 11 th Ave,, (604) 736-6664, www.vijs.ca Chinese Bao Bei ($4>$15) Casual Chinese Brasserie-no reservations taken. Approx.5 min taxi, 173 Keefer Street, (604) 688-0876, www.bao-bei.ca Sun Sui Wah ($16>$45) Fine Chinese Seafood Cuisine, worth the trip. Approx. 15 min taxi, 3888 Main Street, (604) 872-8822, www.sunsuiwah.com/en_home.html Japanese Tojo s ($14>$32) The most Famous Sushi Chef in Vancouver. Approx. 10 min taxi, 1133 West Broadway Street, (604) 872-8050, www.tojos.com Casual Boathouse English Bay ($16>$40) Focus on fresh flavours and local ingredients. Approx. 10 min taxi, 1795 Beach Avenue, (604) 669-2225, www.boathouserestaurants.com Boathouse at Kits Beach ($14>$40) Same as above, different location. Approx. 10 min taxi, 1305 Arbutus Street, (604) 738-5487, www.boathouserestaurants.com